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We would be honored if you took the time to nominate Darkest Dungeon II for the Labor of Love Award.

Since our release in May 2023, our team has added a wide variety of improvements to the game, many of which were a direct result of community feedback.

Here are just some of the features we’ve added since the beginning of 2024:

• In August, we added modding to Darkest Dungeon II. Our plan is to release mod support in incremental stages, with each update building upon the last. This initial release allowed for mod loading/overwriting logic and Steam workshop integration. Modders are now able to create custom items from scratch (trinkets, combat items, inn items, stagecoach equipment) and also new hero palettes. It is also possible to create mods that change/alter any existing skills or data in the game that is currently contained in exposed csvs.
  
  We are interested in extending mod capabilities all the way to enabling the creation of custom characters, and we plan to work closely with our modding community to develop the necessary tools in future releases.
  
  

• We added a number of options for late game candle usage such as allowing players to spend candles to reroll quirks, earn random items ahead of the Crossroads, and roll for new choices at encounters.
  
• We added more gameplay variety by introducing new lair boss trophies, as well as 4 new Infernal Flames, and an Infernal Flame vitrine to track your progress.
  
  

The biggest update of all is just a couple months away! Our team has spent the better portion of this year preparing for the release of Kingdoms, our brand new FREE game mode, coming to Darkest Dungeon II on January 27th! Kingdoms is set to release in three thematic modules, the first of which is Hunger of the Beast Clan. Featuring a completely reimagined game structure, Kingdoms is a parallel game experience to the Confessions game mode. Players will be tasked with defending the realm from incursions by all-new enemy-factions. Up first they will be tasked with fending off the pitiless onslaught of the rotting and ravenous beastmen! You can expect all 3 Kingdoms modules to be released in 2025.

In addition to this we’ll be releasing our second paid DLC, Inhuman Bondage on January 27th as well! The Inhuman Bondage DLC introduces a new mini-region, The Catacombs, and a new playable hero to Darkest Dungeon II, The Abomination. The Catacombs invite players to plunge their stagecoach beneath the Kingdom to face a corrosive, oozing threat. This is a high risk, high reward region featuring a faction of new enemies and new items, and will bring variety and challenge to both 'Confessions' and ‘Kingdoms’ modes. The Abomination brings unique mechanics, trinkets, signature items, palettes, weapon kits and a fully voiced origin story including playable flashback encounters.

We’ll be sharing more details, reveals and imagery from these two upcoming releases in the coming weeks!

Steam Award nominations are open from now until the end of the Autumn Sale (Dec 4), so be sure to enter your nominations before time runs out!

Grab the lash's ultimate gift!

A new Flagellant body pillow case is available now from the Yetee: https://theyetee.com/collections/darkest-dungeon/products/flagellant-body-pillow


**Please note: This product is a pillow case only! You will need to provide your own pillow.

The pillow case measures 150cm x 50cm and is zipper sealed.

This is a pre-order item, expected shipping in mid to late January 2025. Order yours now and it should arrive just in time for Valentine's Day!

Our new FREE game mode Kingdoms, along with the first of its 3 thematic modules - Hunger of the Beast Clan - as well as our second paid DLC, Inhuman Bondage will all release on January 27, 2025.

You can wishlist Inhuman Bondage here: https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/3205310/Darkest_Dungeon_II__Inhuman_Bondage/

Our team wanted to take a little extra time to get more content added for you to enjoy. For more on this upcoming content, read on!

Kingdoms is an entirely new game mode coming to Darkest Dungeon II, released as a free update and consisting of three themed adventure modules, starting with Hunger of the Beast Clan. Featuring a completely reimagined game structure, Kingdoms is a parallel game experience to the Confessions game mode. Players will be tasked with defending the realm from incursions by all-new enemy-factions. Up first they will be tasked with fending off the pitiless onslaught of the rotting and ravenous beastmen!

The Inhuman Bondage DLC introduces a new mini-region, The Catacombs, and a new playable hero to Darkest Dungeon II, the fan favourite and original Kickstarter backer-assisted designed character: The Abomination. The Catacombs invite players to plunge their stagecoach beneath the Kingdom to face a corrosive, oozing threat. This is a high risk, high reward region featuring a faction of new enemies and new items, and will bring variety and challenge to both 'Confessions' and ‘Kingdoms’. The Abomination brings unique mechanics, trinkets, signature items, palettes, weapon kits and a fully voiced origin story including playable flashback encounters.

Be sure to join our Discord channel and follow us on social for more.

The physical edition of Darkest Dungeon II is available now!

Head down to your local retailer and pick up Darkest Dungeon for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X today.

The physical edition comes with the following:

• Nintendo Switch game cartridge, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X disc
  
• Intricate build-your-own papercraft stagecoach model
  
• Redemption code for the haunting Darkest Dungeon II soundtrack by composer Stuart Chatwood

“Ancient sepulchers oozing with the gelatinous night-soil of a thousand corpses.”

Plunge your stagecoach into the long-forgotten Catacombs beneath the Kingdom and face a corrosive, oozing threat!

The Inhuman Bondage DLC is coming!

https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/app/3205310/Darkest_Dungeon_II__Inhuman_Bondage/

This DLC introduces a new Sluice-sized bonus region to Darkest Dungeon II, along with a fresh faction of enemies. Fight through these putrescent piles of slime to obtain unique combat items and trinkets to modify your heroes and gain the upper hand. Helping you to explore the Catacombs uncharted regions is The Abomination.

Unleash the beast within! The Abomination makes his return to the Darkest Dungeon series. This reclusive alchemist comes with a unique battle mechanic, allowing him to transform into a fearsome monstrosity - at the risk of spiraling stress!

WISHLIST Inhuman Bondage today!

We have just pushed a hotfix with the following changes. Please note that these fixes are for MACOS only:

• Non English characters now work with profiles and hero names
  
• Fix for infinite load screen in the Foetor

"Behold the infinite malignity of the stars!"

The Shambler is available on Makeship NOW!

Place your order here: https://www.makeship.com/products/shambler-plushie

This plushie is available for a limited time as part of the Makeship Menace event.

A total of 1000 Shambler plushies have been pre-stocked for the Makeship Menace event. This means the first 1000 orders will ship out immediately and arrive in time for Halloween.

We recently pushed the build that was previously on the coming_in_hot branch. This build contains lighting changes.

You can see the original coming_in_hot post here: https://gtm.you1.cn/storesteam/news/app/1940340/view/4284698870327327448?l=english